UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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    Identifier

    35160004311073

    Creation Date

    8-5-1970

    Subject—Names

    National Medical Association; Richard M. Nixon

    Subject—Topics

    Black history; Civil rights

    Description

    Washington: A group of Black doctors representing the National Medical Association called on President Nixon 8/5 to discuss Federal funding and assistance to Black medical colleges and students. LTR: Dr. Andrew Thomas, member, board of trustees, NMA; Dr. John Kenney, chrm., legislative committee, NMA; Dr. James Whittico, past president NMA; Dr. Julius Hill, president, NMA; Nixon; Dr. Emerson Walden, chrm., board of trustees; Dr. Lloyd Kirkpatrick, legislative and research adviser; and Dr. Charles Booker, speaker, House of Delegates.

    Format

    BW photograph, 8.5" x 10"

    Source

    United Press International

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    Keywords

    African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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